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Post by megsgerbils on Feb 17, 2021 10:54:08 GMT -8
So, I’ve heard that it’s great to have a rock in a gerbil tank, as they like to use it to keep their claws from getting long, and as a bit of a look out spot! I love the idea, but where can I get a suitable and safe rock from?! Can I just take one from the garden and sterilise it somehow? Can I buy one online that is already sterilised and safe?
Thank you in advance! ❤️
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Post by ps25 on Feb 17, 2021 11:16:09 GMT -8
I have just taken rocks from my garden, scrubbed them in hot water then left them to dry. Never had a problem.
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Post by Markpd on Feb 17, 2021 11:33:08 GMT -8
Same. But I've never seen my gerbils use them for a manicure!  I did once in their sandpen, but I think that was because it was in their way! I want to find a large flat pebble so they can wee on that instead of the wheel base frame!  |
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Post by yeti218 on Feb 17, 2021 11:44:55 GMT -8
I did buy rocks from a pet store (to my husbands dismay). I didnt want to go rock hunting outside in winter, and I did find the pet store sold some big, cool looking rocks that I maybe couldnt find myself. They were being sold as decor for reptiles or aquariums.
But yeah, I expect you could wash rocks from outside and use them without a problem.
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Post by gerbilord on Feb 17, 2021 13:17:57 GMT -8
I took a pretty hefty rock from my garden, cleaned it a little bit with some water but that’s it. My gerbils have never ever ever used it as a nail trim, they just spend their entire time covering it in bedding. But it’s nice to get one anyway just to make their housing a bit more interesting and natural.
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Post by PipSqueak on Feb 18, 2021 7:27:57 GMT -8
I have 3 rocks in their topper so it doesn't get buried. I bought a bag of rocks at Home Depot to paint on but took a few of the unpainted ones and submerged them in boiling water for 20 mins and then scrubbed them with soap and water and they were cleaned. I have also used ones from my backyard but you have to make sure those are extra cleaned.
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Post by elsaandanna on Feb 26, 2021 7:20:38 GMT -8
I got a big rock from the beach, cleaned it thoroughly and put it in their topper. Elsa especially likes to stand on it to get treats, and if I see their claws getting a bit long, I put small bits of mealworm on it to encourage them.
Thanks
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Post by Markpd on Feb 26, 2021 11:58:42 GMT -8
Lol, that makes more sense, btw you know you can edit posts? |
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